Efl learners’ perceptions on the use of idioms in daily conversation musyaifi Abdillah

CONCLUSION
The results of this research showed that most of EFL 
learners at UNESA which grouped in ESC level 5 
understimate the English idiomatic expressions. They 
tended to underestimate the importance of idiomatic 
expressions usage in daily conversation. As the result,
almost half of the current samples were found that EFL 
learners do not have any particular habit in using 
idiomatic expressions for daily conversation. For 
instance, they inclined picking up “Sometimes” as the 
alternatives 
answer. 
Researcher 
stated 
that 
the 
phenomenon caused by the lack of self-automous 
learning about idiomatic expressions among ESC level 5 
member. Their lack of self-automous learning about 
idiomatic expressions triggered students to answer 
questionnaires less honest and less objective. 
Suggestion 
Related to the conclusion, it suggested what EFL 
learners’ can get from their perceptions on idioms, they 
should be able to explore idiomatic expressions deeply, 
vividly 
in 
comprehending 
idioms 
and 
do 
not 
underestimate idiomatic expressions in daily usage. Thus, 
there are many EFL learners who are reluctant to open up 
their mind in evaluating themselves in comprehending 
idiomatic. So, they cover up their weaknesses either in 
comprehending or interpreting idiomatic expression. 
 
 
 
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